Cycling holidays are a brilliant way to take in breathtaking landscapes, soak up local culture, and stay active during the warm summer months of June to August. From picturesque countryside routes in the UK to alpine climbs and coastal trails across Europe, there’s something for every cyclist. For those after more adventure, South America and Asia also offer unforgettable rides. With long days and fine weather, summer is the perfect time for a cycling getaway.
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La Via Claudia
Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE
This holiday is well-suited to both regular bikes and pedal assist e-bikes, and you can choose to hire either when you book your holiday with us. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs, and with less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities.
Daily departures available. The season prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.
2026 18 Apr – 26 Oct
Season 1 – £2195 18 Apr – 14 Jun and 09 Sep – 26 Oct
Season 2 – £2395 15 Jun – 08 Sep
If you‘re looking for a longer holiday, our Lake Garda to Venice route links into this tour perfectly; two self-guided tours of a similar grade that you‘re able to do back to back. Contact us if you’d like more info on this!
- Starting your week at the picturesque Lake Resia, admiring the bell tower peeking through the water
- Cycling beside the vivid blue waters of the River Etsch
- Absorbing the history of an ancient trade route, all by bike
- Exploring Merano – The Jewel of South Tyrol
- Wine tasting in Caldaro, part of the Strade del Vino
- Enjoying an apperitivo in Piazza Arena in Verona
Puglia - The Beautiful South
Self-Guided Road Cycling Holiday
Daily departures available. The season prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.
2026 29 Mar – 26 Oct (excluding dates from 08 Jun – 31 Aug)
Season 1 – £1695 29 Mar – 07 Jun / 09 Sep – 26 Oct
Season 2 – £1955 01 Sept – 08 Sept
- Savouring the deep red wine of the Salento region and the crisp whites of Locorotondo
- Enjoying the sights of Alberobello, famous for the ‘trulli’
- Exploring the gnarled olive groves in the countryside of Alberobello
- Visiting 2 UNESCO heritage sites; Lecce and Alberobello
- Admiring the Baroque churches of Lecce
- Enjoying the panoramic coastal road between Santa Maria di Leuca and Otranto
Tuscany - Pisa to Florence
Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE
This tour is well-suited to both regular bikes and pedal assist e-bikes, and you can choose to hire either when you book your tour with us. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs, and with less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities.
Daily departures available. The season prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.
2026 29 Mar – 26 Oct (excluding dates throughout July and August)
Season 1 – £1295 29 Mar – 14 Jun and 09 Sep – 26 Oct
Season 2 – £1495 15 – 30 Jun and 01 – 08 Sep
Alternatively for a great value holiday select one of our scheduled departures below.
To ensure you have the best experience possible, we’d recommend travelling in the Spring or in the Autumn. We don’t as standard offer this tour in the hotter, more humid, busier summer months of July and August. If however your dates are set in July or August, please call us for a chat and we’ll do what we can to accommodate you.
- Riding between two of Italy’s most iconic cities
- Exploring Pisa, home of the world-famous Piazza dei Miracoli
- Cycling along quiet country lanes through Tuscan countryside
- Cycling past fairy tale Renaissance palaces and villas
- Visiting Vinci, the birthplace of Leonardo da Vinci
- Spending a free day in Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance
Venetian Waterways (Mantova to Venice)
Bike and Barge holiday
E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE
This tour is well-suited to both regular bikes and pedal assist e-bikes, and you can choose to hire either when you book your tour with us. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs, and with less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 25/04/2026 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 02/05/2026 | £1,755.00 |
| 02/05/2026 Ave Maria Fully Booked | 09/05/2026 | £2,455.00 |
| 09/05/2026 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 16/05/2026 | £1,885.00 |
| 16/05/2026 Ave Maria Fully Booked | 23/05/2026 | £2,455.00 |
| 23/05/2026 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 30/05/2026 | £1,885.00 |
| 30/05/2026 Ave Maria Fully Booked | 06/06/2026 | £2,225.00 |
| 06/06/2026 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 13/06/2026 | £1,755.00 |
| 13/06/2026 Ave Maria | 20/06/2026 | £2,225.00 |
| 20/06/2026 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 27/06/2026 | £1,755.00 |
| 27/06/2026 Ave Maria Fully Booked | 04/07/2026 | £1,855.00 |
| 04/07/2026 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 11/07/2026 | £1,635.00 |
| 11/07/2026 Ave Maria | 18/07/2026 | £1,855.00 |
| 18/07/2026 Vita Pugna | 25/07/2026 | £1,635.00 |
| 25/07/2026 Ave Maria | 01/08/2026 | £1,855.00 |
| 01/08/2026 Vita Pugna | 08/08/2026 | £1,635.00 |
| 08/08/2026 Ave Maria | 15/08/2026 | £1,855.00 |
| 15/08/2026 Vita Pugna | 22/08/2026 | £1,635.00 |
| 22/08/2026 Ave Maria | 29/08/2026 | £1,855.00 |
| 29/08/2026 Vita Pugna | 05/09/2026 | £1,995.00 |
| 05/09/2026 Ave Maria Fully Booked | 12/09/2026 | £2,595.00 |
| 12/09/2026 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 19/09/2026 | £1,995.00 |
| 19/09/2026 Ave Maria Fully Booked | 26/09/2026 | £2,595.00 |
| 26/09/2026 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 03/10/2026 | £1,995.00 |
| 03/10/2026 Ave Maria Fully Booked | 10/10/2026 | £2,595.00 |
| 10/10/2026 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 17/10/2026 | £1,995.00 |
| 17/10/2026 Ave Maria | 24/10/2026 | £2,225.00 |
- Cycling through some of Northern Italy’s most enticing cities
- Staying on board the modern, bright and spacious Ave Maria or the traditional Vita Pugna
- Spending the day discovering Mantova and its historic centre; a Renaissance jewel
- Riding alongside the River Po, the longest river in Italy
- Experiencing the fishing valleys of the Po Delta, one of Europe’s largest wetlands
- Finishing your trip in beautiful Venice
Venetian Waterways (Venice to Mantova)
Bike and Barge holiday
E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE
This tour is well-suited to both regular bikes and pedal assist e-bikes, and you can choose to hire either when you book your tour with us. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs, and with less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 25/04/2026 Ave Maria Fully Booked | 02/05/2026 | £2,225.00 |
| 02/05/2026 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 09/05/2026 | £1,885.00 |
| 09/05/2026 Ave Maria Fully Booked | 16/05/2026 | £2,455.00 |
| 16/05/2026 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 23/05/2026 | £1,885.00 |
| 23/05/2026 Ave Maria | 30/05/2026 | £2,455.00 |
| 30/05/2026 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 06/06/2026 | £1,755.00 |
| 06/06/2026 Ave Maria | 13/06/2026 | £2,225.00 |
| 13/06/2026 Vita Pugna Guaranteed | 20/06/2026 | £1,755.00 |
| 20/06/2026 Ave Maria | 27/06/2026 | £2,225.00 |
| 27/06/2026 Vita Pugna Guaranteed | 04/07/2026 | £1,635.00 |
| 04/07/2026 Ave Maria | 11/07/2026 | £1,855.00 |
| 11/07/2026 Vita Pugna | 18/07/2026 | £1,635.00 |
| 18/07/2026 Ave Maria | 25/07/2026 | £1,855.00 |
| 25/07/2026 Vita Pugna | 01/08/2026 | £1,635.00 |
| 01/08/2026 Ave Maria | 08/08/2026 | £1,855.00 |
| 08/08/2026 Vita Pugna | 15/08/2026 | £1,635.00 |
| 15/08/2026 Ave Maria | 22/08/2026 | £1,855.00 |
| 22/08/2026 Vita Pugna | 29/08/2026 | £1,635.00 |
| 29/08/2026 Ave Maria | 05/09/2026 | £2,595.00 |
| 05/09/2026 Vita Pugna | 12/09/2026 | £1,995.00 |
| 12/09/2026 Ave Maria Last Spaces | 19/09/2026 | £2,595.00 |
| 19/09/2026 Vita Pugna Fully Booked | 26/09/2026 | £1,995.00 |
| 26/09/2026 Ave Maria Fully Booked | 03/10/2026 | £2,595.00 |
| 03/10/2026 Vita Pugna | 10/10/2026 | £1,995.00 |
| 10/10/2026 Ave Maria | 17/10/2026 | £2,595.00 |
| 17/10/2026 Vita Pugna | 24/10/2026 | £1,755.00 |
| 24/10/2026 Ave Maria | 31/10/2026 | £2,225.00 |
- Cycling through some of Northern Italy’s most enticing cities
- Staying on board the modern, bright and spacious Ave Maria or the traditional Vita Pugna
- Exploring the beautiful city of Venice
- Riding alongside the River Po, the longest river in Italy
- Experiencing the fishing valleys of the Po Delta, one of Europe’s largest wetlands
- Spending the day discovering Mantova and its historic centre; a Renaissance jewel
Puglia
Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE
This tour is well-suited to both regular bikes and pedal assist e-bikes, and you can choose to hire either when you book your tour with us. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs, and with less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities. You may choose to hire an e-bike on a group or supported tour but bear in mind that the pace will be set to riders without an e-bike.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 07/06/2026 Contact Us | 14/06/2026 | £2,295.00 |
| 20/09/2026 | 27/09/2026 | £2,295.00 |
- Cycling through wonderful landscapes of ancient olive groves, vineyards and stunning coastlines
- Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage town of Alberobello and the Baroque city of Lecce
- Discovering the traditional Trulli houses of Puglia
- Relaxing each night in comfortable 3 and 4* hotels in authentic Apulian towns and villages
- Stopping at beautiful sandy beaches with turquoise seas
- Tasting delicious Apulian produce, like orecchiette and extra virgin olive oil
Puglia
Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE
This tour is well-suited to both regular bikes and pedal assist e-bikes, and you can choose to hire either when you book your tour with us. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs, and with less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities.
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 27/04/2026 | 04/05/2026 | £1,395.00 |
| 28/09/2026 Guaranteed | 05/10/2026 | £1,395.00 |
Daily departures available. The season prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.
2026 29 Mar – 26 Oct (excluding departures from 08 Jun to 31 Aug)
Season 1 – £1565 29 Mar – 07 Jun / 09 Sep – 26 Oct
Season 2 – £1795 01 Sept – 08 Sept
Alternatively for a great value holiday select one of our scheduled departures below.
- Cycling through lush landscapes of ancient olive groves and vineyards
- Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage towns of Matera and Alberobello
- Discovering the traditional Trulli houses of Puglia
- Relaxing each evening in comfortable hotels in authentic towns and villages
- Stopping at beautiful, sandy beaches with turquoise seas
- Tasting delicious local products, like extra virgin olive oil and Primitivo wine
Pyrenean Traverse
Guided Road Cycling Holiday
| Start Date | End Date | Price p.p. |
|---|---|---|
| 12/07/2026 | 23/07/2026 | £3,495.00 |
- A first evening feasting on a traditional Basque supper in beautiful Honarribia
- Conquering classic climbs of the Pyrenees including the Cat 1 Puerto de Portalet
- Winding through remote villages on unbelievably quiet mountain roads
- Gazing in awe at the highest mountains in the Pyrenees in the Parque de Aneto
- Wondering through the medieval streets of beautiful Ainsa
- Finishing the week with a glass of Cava on the beach in picturesque Cadaqués
Tuscany - Sacred Routes
Self-Guided Mountain Bike Holiday
E-MTB HIRE AVAILABLE
This holiday is great fun on a regular mountain bike or an e-mountain bike and you can choose to hire either when you book your holiday with us! If you’re an experienced rider, you can choose one of our quality e-mountain hire bikes and experience the buzz of a pedal-assisted ride. Select your e-MTB hire when you book a holiday with us. Bear in mind that the pace will be set to riders with a regular mountain bike.
Daily departures available. The season prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.
2026 29 Mar – 26 Oct (excluding dates throughout July and August)
Season 1 – £1795 29 Mar – 14 Jun and 09 Sep – 26 Oct
Season 2 – £1995 15 Jun – 30 Jun and 01 – 08 Sep
To ensure you have the best experience possible, we’d recommend travelling in the Spring or in the Autumn. We don’t as standard offer this tour in the hotter, more humid, busier summer months of July and August. If however your dates are set in July or August, please call us for a chat and we’ll do what we can to accommodate you.
- Staying in lovely Tuscan accommodation overlooking stunning landscapes
- Riding the Montagnola trails, the location of a well-known Sienese MTB race
- Sampling the best wines of Chianti, Montepulciano and Montalcino
- Riding down the “Crete Senesi” on a roller coaster ridge ride
- Enjoying the journey across Tuscany on a variety of terrain
- Visiting the famous hilltop towns of San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, San Quirico d‘Orcia and Pienza
Taste of La Rioja
Self-Guided Leisure Cycling Holiday
E-BIKE HIRE AVAILABLE
This tour is well-suited to both regular bikes and pedal assist e-bikes, and you can choose to hire either when you book your tour with us. Confident cyclists will enjoy the boost from a battery for those cheeky climbs, and with less effort required on the bike, you’ll have more energy at the end of the day for off-the-bike activities.
Daily departures available. The prices below are per person and are applicable for all start dates between and inclusive of the stated dates.
2026 – £1215 01 Mar – 28 Mar / 05 Apr – 08 Jun / 10 Jun – 31 Jul / 1 Sep – 31 Oct
- Visiting the fantastic San Millan de la Cogolla monastery, a World Heritage Site.
- Soaking up the atmosphere of the medieval towns of Ezcaray and Laguardia
- Tasting delicious local wine in Riojan bodegas
- Cycling through endless vineyards
- Rolling along the Camino de Santiago
- Experiencing the Frank Gehry-designed Marques de Riscal winery
- Pedalling on the Via Verdes
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